Core Component 10: Disability Determination

The following selected state and national Web sites provide resources for identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) within the confines of Rtl2, as allowed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

The following national Web sites provide background material on SLD determination via IDEA 2004 and offer information on some of the key issues, such as the difference between 504 plans and IDEA, and disproportionate identification of sub-groups.

Note: Refer to California Department of Education Special Education’s Laws, Regulations, & Policies Web site for the most recent state level information.